Henry A. Smith to Family

Item Description

Title: Henry A. Smith to Family

Author

Smith, Henry A., d. 1864

Recipient

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Source Document

Extent: 4 pages

Date Created: April 20, 1862

Description

Topics include the journey from Harpers Ferry to Newmarket, reference to General Banks division, detailed description of the suicide of Major Colins' Colonel, Michigan Calvary refusing to obey orders to charge the enemy, the Calvary rode away, mention of Lieut Col Kellogg and a Col Ashby, an encounter with the rebels that resulted in three rebel deaths and two rebel prisoners, getting pay.